Risk Factors Associated with Nosocomial Peritonitis in Children on Peritoneal Dialysis.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis is the most frequent dialysis method in children, and peritonitis is a frequent complication. The responsible organisms differ between nosocomial and community acquired peritonitis, they cause longer hospitalization time, and can lead to dialysis failure.

Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the risk factors associated with nosocomial peritonitis in children with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis treatment.

Promoting networks between evidence-based medicine and values-based medicine in continuing medical education.

Background: In recent years, medical practice has followed two different paradigms: evidence-based medicine (EBM) and values-based medicine (VBM). There is an urgent need to promote medical education that strengthens the relationship between these two paradigms. This work is designed to establish the foundations for a continuing medical education (CME) program aimed at encouraging the dialogue between EBM and VBM by determining the values relevant to everyday medical activities.

Evaluation of antihypoxemic maneuvers before tracheal aspiration in mechanically ventilated newborns.

Periodical tracheal aspiration in mechanically ventilated patients is necessary to remove mucus from the airways. In children and adults, this procedure causes transient hypoxemia, which may be prevented by hyperoxia and/or hyperventilation. These findings, however, have not been sufficiently assessed in newborn infants.